As a Jewish doctor with lots of Jewish patients, a question I am frequently asked is “should I fast on Yom Kippur?” Today, I experienced a Middle Eastern variation of this theme during Ramadan.
First Among Podcasts: Intro to the Podcast, Episode 0 (Part 1)
Welcome to the first episode of the First Among Nations podcast. This podcast is intended to function as a virtual book club for the book of the same title. In this episode, I describe the meaning behind the cover and read the prologue. Enjoy and please join in the discussion with our community!
The Pharmacist, the Hijab, and the Smile
Ira Mosen recounts a story of filling a prescription in Israel before Passover, and the hijab-wearing pharmacist surprises him with an unsolicited act of kindness.
Coming Soon: The FIRST AMONG NATIONS Podcast
The First Among Nations Podcast, hosted by Ira Mosen, is based on the book of the same title, and consists of readings from the book itself and a virtual book discussion group.